diff --git a/homedecor/bathroom_sanitation.lua b/homedecor/bathroom_sanitation.lua
index 82dd2823..e36e998a 100644
--- a/homedecor/bathroom_sanitation.lua
+++ b/homedecor/bathroom_sanitation.lua
@@ -17,10 +17,10 @@ homedecor.register("toilet", {
 	description = S("Toilet"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_toilet_closed.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_marble.png^[colorize:#ffffff:175",
-		"homedecor_marble.png^[colorize:#ffffff:175",
-		"homedecor_marble.png^[colorize:#ffffff:175",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten"
+		"homedecor_marble.png",
+		"homedecor_marble.png",
+		"homedecor_marble.png",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey }
 	},
 	selection_box = toilet_sbox,
 	node_box = toilet_cbox,
@@ -35,11 +35,11 @@ homedecor.register("toilet", {
 homedecor.register("toilet_open", {
 	mesh = "homedecor_toilet_open.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_marble.png^[colorize:#ffffff:175",
-		"homedecor_marble.png^[colorize:#ffffff:175",
-		"homedecor_marble.png^[colorize:#ffffff:175",
+		"homedecor_marble.png",
+		"homedecor_marble.png",
+		"homedecor_marble.png",
 		"default_water.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten"
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey }
 	},
 	selection_box = toilet_sbox,
 	collision_box = toilet_cbox,
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ homedecor.register("sink", {
 	description = S("Bathroom Sink"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_bathroom_sink.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_marble.png^[colorize:#ffffff:175",
+		"homedecor_marble.png",
 		"homedecor_marble.png",
 		"default_water.png"
 	},
@@ -137,9 +137,9 @@ homedecor.register("taps", {
 	description = S("Bathroom taps/faucet"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_bathroom_faucet.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey },
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_bright.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:#ffffff:200",
+		"homedecor_generic_metal.png",
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_bright.png"
 	},
 	inventory_image = "3dforniture_taps_inv.png",
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ homedecor.register("taps_brass", {
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_brass.png",
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_brass.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:#ffffff:200",
+		"homedecor_generic_metal.png",
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_brass.png"
 	},
 	inventory_image = "3dforniture_taps_brass_inv.png",
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ homedecor.register("shower_head", {
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "homedecor_shower_head.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten",
+		"homedecor_generic_metal.png",
 		"homedecor_shower_head.png"
 	},
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_shower_head_inv.png",
diff --git a/homedecor/climate-control.lua b/homedecor/climate-control.lua
index b334d173..392655be 100644
--- a/homedecor/climate-control.lua
+++ b/homedecor/climate-control.lua
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ local r_cbox = homedecor.nodebox.slab_z(-0.25)
 homedecor.register("radiator", {
 	mesh = "homedecor_radiator.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:#ffffff:200",
+		"homedecor_generic_metal.png",
 		"homedecor_radiator_controls.png"
 	},
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_radiator_inv.png",
diff --git a/homedecor/clocks.lua b/homedecor/clocks.lua
index 0a00934f..b2a594a0 100644
--- a/homedecor/clocks.lua
+++ b/homedecor/clocks.lua
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ local clock_sbox = {
 }
 
 local clock_materials = {
-	{ "plastic", "homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png^[colorize:#ffffff:220" },
+	{ "plastic", "homedecor_generic_plastic.png" },
 	{ "wood", "default_wood.png" }
 }
 
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ homedecor.register("grandfather_clock", {
 	tiles = {
 		"default_glass.png",
 		"homedecor_grandfather_clock_face.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png",
+		homedecor.lux_wood,
 		"homedecor_grandfather_clock_face_edge.png",
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_brass.png"
 	},
diff --git a/homedecor/doors_and_gates.lua b/homedecor/doors_and_gates.lua
index dc9a7584..e1fc996f 100644
--- a/homedecor/doors_and_gates.lua
+++ b/homedecor/doors_and_gates.lua
@@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:japanese_wall_top", {
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "homedecor_wall_japanese_top.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png",
+		homedecor.lux_wood,
 		"homedecor_japanese_paper.png"
 	},
 	paramtype = "light",
@@ -543,7 +543,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:japanese_wall_middle", {
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "homedecor_wall_japanese_middle.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png",
+		homedecor.lux_wood,
 		"homedecor_japanese_paper.png"
 	},
 	paramtype = "light",
@@ -559,7 +559,7 @@ minetest.register_node("homedecor:japanese_wall_bottom", {
 	drawtype = "mesh",
 	mesh = "homedecor_wall_japanese_bottom.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png",
+		homedecor.lux_wood,
 		"homedecor_japanese_paper.png"
 	},
 	paramtype = "light",
@@ -595,7 +595,7 @@ homedecor.register("door_japanese_closed", {
 	description = S("Japanese-style door"),
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_door_japanese_inv.png",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png",
+		homedecor.lux_wood,
 		"homedecor_japanese_paper.png"
 	},
 	mesh = "homedecor_door_japanese_closed.obj",
@@ -618,7 +618,7 @@ homedecor.register("door_japanese_closed", {
 
 homedecor.register("door_japanese_open", {
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png",
+		homedecor.lux_wood,
 		"homedecor_japanese_paper.png"
 	},
 	mesh = "homedecor_door_japanese_open.obj",
diff --git a/homedecor/exterior.lua b/homedecor/exterior.lua
index 8e2b028f..6937942e 100644
--- a/homedecor/exterior.lua
+++ b/homedecor/exterior.lua
@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ homedecor.register("barbecue", {
 	description = S("Barbecue"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_barbecue.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png",
-		{	name="homedecor_embers.png",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png" , color = homedecor.color_black },
+		{ name = "homedecor_embers.png",
 			animation={
 				type="vertical_frames",
 				aspect_w=16,
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ homedecor.register("well", {
 	mesh = "homedecor_well.obj",
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_rope_texture.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey },
 		"default_water.png",
 		"default_cobble.png",
 		"default_wood.png",
diff --git a/homedecor/furniture_medieval.lua b/homedecor/furniture_medieval.lua
index 43c38fc6..9fb9a9ef 100644
--- a/homedecor/furniture_medieval.lua
+++ b/homedecor/furniture_medieval.lua
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 homedecor.register("bars", {
 	description = S("Bars"),
-	tiles = { "homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[transformR270" },
+	tiles = { { name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png^[transformR270", color = homedecor.color_black } },
 	node_box = {
 		type = "fixed",
 		fixed = {
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ homedecor.register("bars", {
 --L Binding Bars
 homedecor.register("L_binding_bars", {
 	description = S("Binding Bars"),
-	tiles = { "homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[transformR270" },
+	tiles = { { name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png^[transformR270", color = homedecor.color_black } },
 	node_box = {
 		type = "fixed",
 		fixed = {
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ local chain_cbox = {
 homedecor.register("chains", {
 	description = S("Chains"),
 	mesh = "forniture_chains.obj",
-	tiles = { "homedecor_generic_metal_black.png" },
+	tiles = { { name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_black } },
 	inventory_image="forniture_chains_inv.png",
 	selection_box = chain_cbox,
 	walkable = false,
@@ -71,8 +71,8 @@ homedecor.register("torch_wall", {
 				length=1.0,
 			},
 		},
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_black },
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey },
 		"forniture_coal.png",
 	},
 	inventory_image="forniture_torch_inv.png",
@@ -93,8 +93,12 @@ local wl_cbox = {
 homedecor.register("wall_lamp", {
 	description = S("Wall Lamp"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_wall_lamp.obj",
-	tiles = {"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten", "homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png^[colorize:#000000:30",
-			"homedecor_light.png", "homedecor_generic_metal_wrought_iron.png"},
+	tiles = {
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey },
+		homedecor.lux_wood,
+		"homedecor_light.png",
+		"homedecor_generic_metal_wrought_iron.png"
+	},
 	use_texture_alpha = true,
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_wall_lamp_inv.png",
 	groups = {snappy=3},
diff --git a/homedecor/init.lua b/homedecor/init.lua
index 7f307694..090e2b66 100644
--- a/homedecor/init.lua
+++ b/homedecor/init.lua
@@ -67,18 +67,15 @@ end
 
 screwdriver = screwdriver or {}
 
-homedecor.plain_wood = "homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png^"..
-					   "(homedecor_generic_wood_boards_overlay.png^[colorize:#a7682020:100)"
-
-homedecor.mahogany_wood = "(homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png^[colorize:#401010:125)^"..
-					      "(homedecor_generic_wood_boards_overlay.png^[colorize:#66493880:200)"
-
-homedecor.white_wood = "(homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png^[colorize:#e0f0ff:200)^"..
-					   "(homedecor_generic_wood_boards_overlay.png^[colorize:#ffffff:200)"
-
-homedecor.dark_wood = "(homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png^[colorize:#140900:200)^"..
-					  "(homedecor_generic_wood_boards_overlay.png^[colorize:#21110180:180)"
+homedecor.plain_wood    = { name = "homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png",  color = 0xffa76820 }
+homedecor.mahogany_wood = { name = "homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png",  color = 0xff7d2506 }
+homedecor.white_wood    = "homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png"
+homedecor.dark_wood     = { name = "homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png",  color = 0xff39240f }
+homedecor.lux_wood      = { name = "homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png", color = 0xff643f23 }
 
+homedecor.color_black     = 0xff303030
+homedecor.color_dark_grey = 0xff606060
+homedecor.color_med_grey  = 0xffa0a0a0
 
 -- load different handler subsystems
 dofile(modpath.."/handlers/init.lua")
diff --git a/homedecor/laundry.lua b/homedecor/laundry.lua
index e2ef7215..5ee9ec68 100644
--- a/homedecor/laundry.lua
+++ b/homedecor/laundry.lua
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ homedecor.register("ironing_board", {
 	mesh = "homedecor_ironing_board.obj",
 	tiles = {
 		"wool_grey.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten"
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey },
 	},
 	expand = {right = "placeholder"},
 	groups = { snappy = 3 },
diff --git a/homedecor/lighting.lua b/homedecor/lighting.lua
index f7031df2..89aaecc3 100644
--- a/homedecor/lighting.lua
+++ b/homedecor/lighting.lua
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ homedecor.register("plasma_ball", {
 	description = S("Plasma Ball"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_plasma_ball.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png",
+		"homedecor_generic_plastic.png",
 		{
 			name = "homedecor_plasma_ball_streamers.png",
 			animation={type="vertical_frames", aspect_w=16, aspect_h=16, length=2.0},
@@ -281,10 +281,10 @@ homedecor.register("oil_lamp", {
 	mesh = "homedecor_oil_lamp.obj",
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_brass.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:#ff0000:160",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_black },
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = 0xffa00000 },
 		"homedecor_oil_lamp_wick.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:#ff0000:150",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = 0xffa00000 },
 		"homedecor_oil_lamp_glass.png",
 	},
 	use_texture_alpha = true,
@@ -414,22 +414,28 @@ local slamp_cbox = {
 	fixed = { -0.25, -0.5, -0.25, 0.25, 1.5, 0.25 }
 }
 
-local function reg_lamp(suffix, nxt, tilesuffix, light, color)
+local brightness_tab = {
+	0xffd0d0d0,
+	0xffd8d8d8,
+	0xffe0e0e0,
+	0xffe8e8e8,
+	0xffffffff,
+}
+
+local function reg_lamp(suffix, nxt, tilesuffix, light, color, brightness)
 	local lampcolor = "_"..color[1]
 	local colordesc = S(color[1])
 	local woolcolor = color[1]
 	local invcolor = color[2]
-	local wool_brighten = (light or 0) * 7
-	local bulb_brighten = (light or 0) * 14
 
 	homedecor.register("table_lamp"..lampcolor.."_"..suffix, {
 		description = S("Table Lamp (@1)", colordesc),
 		mesh = "homedecor_table_lamp.obj",
 		tiles = {
-			"wool_"..woolcolor..".png^[colorize:#ffffff:"..wool_brighten,
-			"homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png^[colorize:#ffffff:"..bulb_brighten,
+			{ name = "wool_"..woolcolor..".png", color = brightness_tab[brightness] },
+			{ name = "homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png", color = brightness_tab[brightness] },
 			"homedecor_generic_wood_red.png",
-			"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten",
+			{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_black },
 		},
 		inventory_image = "homedecor_table_lamp_foot_inv.png^(homedecor_table_lamp_top_inv.png^[colorize:"..invcolor..")",
 		walkable = false,
@@ -452,10 +458,10 @@ local function reg_lamp(suffix, nxt, tilesuffix, light, color)
 		description = S("Standing Lamp (@1)", colordesc),
 		mesh = "homedecor_standing_lamp.obj",
 		tiles = {
-			"wool_"..woolcolor..".png^[colorize:#ffffff:"..wool_brighten,
-			"homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png^[colorize:#ffffff:"..bulb_brighten,
+			{ name = "wool_"..woolcolor..".png", color = brightness_tab[brightness] },
+			{ name = "homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png", color = brightness_tab[brightness] },
 			"homedecor_generic_wood_red.png",
-			"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten",
+			{ name ="homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_black },
 		},
 		inventory_image = "homedecor_standing_lamp_foot_inv.png^(homedecor_standing_lamp_top_inv.png^[colorize:"..invcolor..")",
 		walkable = false,
@@ -482,12 +488,12 @@ local function reg_lamp(suffix, nxt, tilesuffix, light, color)
 	end
 end
 
-for _, color in ipairs(lamp_colors) do
-	reg_lamp("off",  "low",  "",   nil,  color )
-	reg_lamp("low",  "med",  "l",    3,  color )
-	reg_lamp("med",  "hi",   "m",    7,  color )
-	reg_lamp("hi",   "max",  "h",   11,  color )
-	reg_lamp("max",  "off",  "x",   14,  color )
+for n, color in ipairs(lamp_colors) do
+	reg_lamp("off",  "low",  "",   nil,  color, 1 )
+	reg_lamp("low",  "med",  "l",    3,  color, 2 )
+	reg_lamp("med",  "hi",   "m",    7,  color, 3 )
+	reg_lamp("hi",   "max",  "h",   11,  color, 4 )
+	reg_lamp("max",  "off",  "x",   14,  color, 5 )
 end
 
 local dlamp_cbox = {
@@ -502,10 +508,10 @@ for _, color in ipairs(dlamp_colors) do
 		description = S("Desk Lamp (@1)", S(color)),
 		mesh = "homedecor_desk_lamp.obj",
 		tiles = {
-			"homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png^[colorize:#ffffff:200",
-			"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:"..color..":150",
-			"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png",
-			"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:"..color..":150"
+			{ name = "homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png", color = brightness_tab[5] },
+			{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = color },
+			{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey },
+			{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = color }
 		},
 		inventory_image = "homedecor_desk_lamp_stem_inv.png^(homedecor_desk_lamp_metal_inv.png^[colorize:"..color..":140)",
 		selection_box = dlamp_cbox,
@@ -520,8 +526,8 @@ homedecor.register("ceiling_lamp", {
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_brass.png",
 		"homedecor_ceiling_lamp_glass.png",
-		"homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png^[colorize:#ffffff:200",
-		"homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png^[colorize:#442d04:200",
+		"homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_plastic.png", color = 0xff442d04 },
 	},
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_ceiling_lamp_inv.png",
 	light_source = default.LIGHT_MAX,
@@ -538,8 +544,8 @@ homedecor.register("ceiling_lamp_off", {
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_brass.png",
 		"homedecor_ceiling_lamp_glass.png",
-		"homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png^[colorize:#442d04:200",
+		{ "homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png", color = 0xffd0d0d0 },
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_plastic.png", color = 0xff442d04 },
 	},
 	groups = {snappy=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	walkable = false,
diff --git a/homedecor/misc-nodes.lua b/homedecor/misc-nodes.lua
index 66b7ac30..1c8d1c03 100644
--- a/homedecor/misc-nodes.lua
+++ b/homedecor/misc-nodes.lua
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ homedecor.register("flower_pot_"..p, {
 	mesh = "homedecor_flowerpot.obj",
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_flower_pot_"..p..".png",
-		"default_dirt.png^[colorize:#000000:175"
+		{ name = "default_dirt.png", color = 0xff505050 },
 	},
 	groups = { snappy = 3, potting_soil=1 },
 	sounds = default.node_sound_stone_defaults(),
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ for _, f in ipairs(flowers_list) do
 		mesh = "homedecor_potted_plant.obj",
 		tiles = {
 			"homedecor_flower_pot_terracotta.png",
-			"default_dirt.png^[colorize:#000000:175",
+			{ name = "default_dirt.png", color = 0xff303030 },
 			"flowers_"..flower..".png"
 		},
 		walkable = false,
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ homedecor.register("fishtank", {
 	description = S("Fishtank"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_fishtank.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_plastic.png", color = homedecor.color_black },
 		"homedecor_fishtank_filter.png",
 		"homedecor_fishtank_fishes.png",
 		"homedecor_fishtank_gravel.png",
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ homedecor.register("fishtank_lighted", {
 	description = S("Fishtank (lighted)"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_fishtank.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_plastic.png", color = homedecor.color_black },
 		"homedecor_fishtank_filter.png",
 		"homedecor_fishtank_fishes_lighted.png",
 		"homedecor_fishtank_gravel_lighted.png",
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ homedecor.register("pool_table", {
 		"homedecor_pool_table_baize.png",
 		"homedecor_pool_table_pockets.png",
 		"homedecor_pool_table_balls.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png^[colorize:#000000:90"
+		homedecor.lux_wood,
 	},
 	description = S("Pool Table"),
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_pool_table_inv.png",
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ local piano_cbox = {
 homedecor.register("piano", {
 	mesh = "homedecor_piano.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png^[colorize:#000000:175",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png", color = homedecor.color_black },
 		"homedecor_piano_keys.png",
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_brass.png",
 	},
@@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ homedecor.register("sportbench", {
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_wrought_iron.png",
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_bright.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_black },
 		"wool_black.png"
 	},
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_sport_bench_inv.png",
@@ -368,10 +368,10 @@ homedecor.register("tool_cabinet", {
 	description = S("Metal tool cabinet and work table"),
 	mesh = "homedecor_tool_cabinet.obj",
 	tiles = {
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:#ff0000:150",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = 0xffd00000 },
 		"homedecor_tool_cabinet_drawers.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[colorize:#006000:150",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = 0xff006000 },
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey },
 		"homedecor_generic_metal_bright.png",
 		"homedecor_tool_cabinet_misc.png",
 	},
@@ -400,7 +400,7 @@ for _, i in ipairs(n) do
 		mesh = "homedecor_picture_frame.obj",
 		tiles = {
 			"homedecor_picture_frame_image"..i..".png",
-			"homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png^[colorize:#000000:50",
+			homedecor.lux_wood,
 			"homedecor_picture_frame_back.png",
 		},
 		inventory_image = "homedecor_picture_frame"..i.."_inv.png",
diff --git a/homedecor/office.lua b/homedecor/office.lua
index aa8d5537..15b7ad19 100644
--- a/homedecor/office.lua
+++ b/homedecor/office.lua
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ homedecor.register("desk_globe", {
 	mesh = "homedecor_desk_globe.obj",
 	tiles = {
 		"homedecor_generic_wood_red.png",
-		"homedecor_generic_metal_black.png^[brighten",
+		{ name = "homedecor_generic_metal.png", color = homedecor.color_med_grey },
 		"homedecor_earth.png"
 	},
 	inventory_image = "homedecor_desk_globe_inv.png",
diff --git a/homedecor/shutters.lua b/homedecor/shutters.lua
index a16a02b9..e0e26de8 100644
--- a/homedecor/shutters.lua
+++ b/homedecor/shutters.lua
@@ -3,17 +3,17 @@
 local S = homedecor.gettext
 
 local shutters = {
-	{"oak",          S("unpainted oak"), "#bf8a51:200" },
-	{"mahogany",     S("mahogany"),      "#822606:200" },
-	{"red",          S("red"),           "#d00000:150" },
-	{"yellow",       S("yellow"),        "#ffff00:150" },
-	{"forest_green", S("forest green"),  "#006000:150" },
-	{"light_blue",   S("light blue"),    "#1963c7:150" },
-	{"violet",       S("violet"),        "#6000ff:150" },
-	{"black",        S("black"),         "#000000:200" },
-	{"dark_grey",    S("dark grey"),     "#202020:200" },
-	{"grey",         S("grey"),          "#c0c0c0:150" },
-	{"white",        S("white"),         "#ffffff:150" },
+	{"oak",          S("unpainted oak"), "bf8a51" },
+	{"mahogany",     S("mahogany"),      "822606" },
+	{"red",          S("red"),           "d00000" },
+	{"yellow",       S("yellow"),        "ffff00" },
+	{"forest_green", S("forest green"),  "006000" },
+	{"light_blue",   S("light blue"),    "2878d8" },
+	{"violet",       S("violet"),        "7000e0" },
+	{"black",        S("black"),         "181818" },
+	{"dark_grey",    S("dark grey"),     "404040" },
+	{"grey",         S("grey"),          "b0b0b0" },
+	{"white",        S("white"),         "ffffff" },
 }
 
 local shutter_cbox = {
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ local shutter_cbox = {
 for _, s in ipairs(shutters) do
 	local name, desc, hue = unpack(s)
 
-	local tile = "homedecor_window_shutter.png^[colorize:"..hue
-	local inv  = "homedecor_window_shutter_inv.png^[colorize:"..hue
+	local tile = { name = "homedecor_window_shutter.png", color = tonumber("0xff"..hue) }
+	local inv  = "homedecor_window_shutter_inv.png^[colorize:#"..hue..":150"
 
 	homedecor.register("shutter_"..name, {
 		mesh = "homedecor_window_shutter.obj",
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_metal.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_metal.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3a7c063e
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diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_metal_black.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_metal_black.png
deleted file mode 100644
index c5437468..00000000
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_metal_black.png and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_plastic.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_plastic.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..44cdc6ae
Binary files /dev/null and b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_plastic.png differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png
deleted file mode 100644
index 3aa3493d..00000000
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_plastic_black.png and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_boards_overlay.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_boards_overlay.png
deleted file mode 100644
index 20de5ac2..00000000
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_boards_overlay.png and /dev/null differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png
index a03d17c9..3387c3bb 100644
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png and b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_luxury.png differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png
index 4df1e39c..04d3a913 100644
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png and b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_generic_wood_plain.png differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_marble.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_marble.png
index 9aca475f..b8b6dd3f 100644
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_marble.png and b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_marble.png differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png
index 077dd462..cd93c8f7 100644
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png and b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_table_standing_lamp_lightbulb.png differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_window_shutter.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_window_shutter.png
index 4335eabc..47cdf7be 100644
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_window_shutter.png and b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_window_shutter.png differ
diff --git a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_window_shutter_inv.png b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_window_shutter_inv.png
index c3f54aac..fd77e816 100644
Binary files a/homedecor/textures/homedecor_window_shutter_inv.png and b/homedecor/textures/homedecor_window_shutter_inv.png differ
diff --git a/homedecor/window_treatments.lua b/homedecor/window_treatments.lua
index cefd42ad..18e2e82f 100644
--- a/homedecor/window_treatments.lua
+++ b/homedecor/window_treatments.lua
@@ -102,12 +102,12 @@ homedecor.register("blinds_thin", {
 })
 
 local curtaincolors = {
-	{ N_("red"),    "#ad2323e0:175" },
-	{ N_("green"),  "#27a927e0:175" },
-	{ N_("blue"),   "#2626c6e0:175" },
-	{ N_("white"),  "#ffffffe0:175" },
-	{ N_("pink"),   "#ff8fb7e0:175" },
-	{ N_("violet"), "#7f29d7e0:175" },
+	{ N_("red"),    "ad2323" },
+	{ N_("green"),  "27a927" },
+	{ N_("blue"),   "2626c6" },
+	{ N_("white"),  "ffffff" },
+	{ N_("pink"),   "ff8fb7" },
+	{ N_("violet"), "7f29d7" },
 }
 
 for _, c in ipairs(curtaincolors) do
@@ -115,9 +115,9 @@ for _, c in ipairs(curtaincolors) do
 
 	homedecor.register("curtain_"..color, {
 		description = S("Curtains (@1)", S(color)),
-		tiles = { "homedecor_curtain.png^[colorize:"..hue },
-		inventory_image = "homedecor_curtain.png^[colorize:"..hue,
-		wield_image = "homedecor_curtain.png^[colorize:"..hue,
+		tiles = { { name = "homedecor_curtain.png", color = tonumber("0xff"..hue) } },
+		inventory_image = "homedecor_curtain.png^[colorize:#"..hue.."e0:175",
+		wield_image = "homedecor_curtain.png^[colorize:#"..hue.."e0:175",
 		drawtype = 'signlike',
 		use_texture_alpha = true,
 		walkable = false,
@@ -138,9 +138,9 @@ for _, c in ipairs(curtaincolors) do
 
 	homedecor.register("curtain_open_"..color, {
 		description = S("Curtains (@1)", S(color)),
-		tiles = { "homedecor_curtain_open.png^[colorize:"..hue },
-		inventory_image = "homedecor_curtain_open.png^[colorize:"..hue,
-		wield_image = "homedecor_curtain_open.png^[colorize:"..hue,
+		tiles = { { name = "homedecor_curtain_open.png", color = tonumber("0xff"..hue) } },
+		inventory_image = "homedecor_curtain_open.png^[colorize:#"..hue.."e0:175",
+		wield_image = "homedecor_curtain_open.png^[colorize:#"..hue.."e0:175",
 		drawtype = 'signlike',
 		use_texture_alpha = true,
 		walkable = false,
diff --git a/lrfurn/armchairs.lua b/lrfurn/armchairs.lua
index e67139fb..c2b087cd 100644
--- a/lrfurn/armchairs.lua
+++ b/lrfurn/armchairs.lua
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ for i in ipairs(lrfurn.colors) do
 		drawtype = "mesh",
 		mesh = "lrfurn_armchair.obj",
 		tiles = {
-			"lrfurn_bg_white.png^[colorize:"..hue.."^lrfurn_sofa_overlay.png",
+			{ name = "lrfurn_upholstery.png", color = hue }, 
 			"lrfurn_sofa_bottom.png"
 		},
 		paramtype = "light",
diff --git a/lrfurn/init.lua b/lrfurn/init.lua
index c889cb01..803a4e7c 100644
--- a/lrfurn/init.lua
+++ b/lrfurn/init.lua
@@ -8,22 +8,22 @@ lrfurn.fdir_to_fwd = {
 	{ -1,  0 },
 }
 
-lrfurn.colors = { -- mod changed to use colorize feature of minetest engine (cg72)
-	{ "black",       "#000000:230" },
-	{ "brown",       "#251005:225" },
-	{ "blue",        "#0000d0:225" },
-	{ "cyan",        "#009fa7:250" },
-	{ "dark_grey",   "#101010:175" },
-	{ "dark_green",  "#007000:230" },
-	{ "green",       "#00d000:250" },
-	{ "grey",        "#101010:100" },
-	{ "magenta",     "#e0048b:250" },
-	{ "orange",      "#ee9000:240" },
-	{ "pink",        "#ff90b0:250" },
-	{ "red",         "#800000:240" },
-	{ "violet",      "#9000d0:250" },
-	{ "white",       "#000000:000" },
-	{ "yellow",      "#dde000:240" }
+lrfurn.colors = {
+	{ "black",       0xff000000 },
+	{ "brown",       0xff251005 },
+	{ "blue",        0xff0000d0 },
+	{ "cyan",        0xff009fa7 },
+	{ "dark_grey",   0xff101010 },
+	{ "dark_green",  0xff007000 },
+	{ "green",       0xff00d000 },
+	{ "grey",        0xff303030 },
+	{ "magenta",     0xffe0048b },
+	{ "orange",      0xffee9000 },
+	{ "pink",        0xffff90b0 },
+	{ "red",         0xff800000 },
+	{ "violet",      0xff9000d0 },
+	{ "white",       0xff000000 },
+	{ "yellow",      0xffdde000 }
 }
 
 function lrfurn.check_forward(pos, fdir, long, placer)
diff --git a/lrfurn/longsofas.lua b/lrfurn/longsofas.lua
index 6acd2b00..8ca898c9 100644
--- a/lrfurn/longsofas.lua
+++ b/lrfurn/longsofas.lua
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ for i in ipairs(lrfurn.colors) do
 		drawtype = "mesh",
 		mesh = "lrfurn_sofa_long.obj",
 		tiles = {
-			"lrfurn_bg_white.png^[colorize:"..hue.."^lrfurn_sofa_overlay.png",
+			{ name = "lrfurn_upholstery.png", color = hue },
 			"lrfurn_sofa_bottom.png"
 		},
 		paramtype = "light",
diff --git a/lrfurn/sofas.lua b/lrfurn/sofas.lua
index df203583..9ad910e8 100644
--- a/lrfurn/sofas.lua
+++ b/lrfurn/sofas.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ for i in ipairs(lrfurn.colors) do
 		drawtype = "mesh",
 		mesh = "lrfurn_sofa_short.obj",
 		tiles = {
-			"lrfurn_bg_white.png^[colorize:"..hue.."^lrfurn_sofa_overlay.png",
+			{ name = "lrfurn_upholstery.png", color = hue },
 			"lrfurn_sofa_bottom.png"
 		},
 		paramtype = "light",
diff --git a/lrfurn/textures/lrfurn_bg_white.png b/lrfurn/textures/lrfurn_bg_white.png
deleted file mode 100644
index a5adc1fb..00000000
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diff --git a/lrfurn/textures/lrfurn_sofa_overlay.png b/lrfurn/textures/lrfurn_sofa_overlay.png
deleted file mode 100644
index d02df2db..00000000
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diff --git a/lrfurn/textures/lrfurn_upholstery.png b/lrfurn/textures/lrfurn_upholstery.png
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6db36a83
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